The Liverpool hero believes the Red Devils, despite their inconsistent start, will be towards the top of the table at the end of the campaign.

And Carragher also feels Jurgen Klopp’s Reds will be challenging for the title as well.

"It probably feels like that [Liverpool more likely to win title than United] now, because of how Liverpool have started the season, but it was only two or three days ago we were saying it was going to be a shoot-out for the league between United and City," he told Sky Sports.

"I still think United will be right up there come the end of the season, the manager has got great experience of winning the Premier League, so I certainly wouldn't write Manchester United off at such an early stage.

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“I still think United will be right up there come the end of the season”

Jamie Carragher

"I think them, and hopefully Liverpool, will be up there fighting for the title."

Liverpool host United when the Premier League returns next weekend at Anfield following the international break.

Klopp’s side are just two points behind leaders Manchester City, with Mourinho’s team three points further back.

Carragher added: “It is a big game, with a lot of new players in that side now.

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“But it feels like in the Premier League every game is a big game now.

“This is extra special, under the lights at Anfield, and there's been some great games there, you think of the 3-3 game all that time ago.

“It will be a great atmosphere, and I think Liverpool will go in confident with the way they're playing.

“But it's always difficult on the back of international games - who you bring back, what time they come back, did anyone pick up any injuries, so that will have bearing too.”